Named one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 1998 by the "Los Angeles Times Book Review, " this magisterial volume is a history of Peter the Great and the Russia he governed.
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Named one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 1998 by the "Los Angeles Times Book Review, " this magisterial volume is a history of Peter the Great and the Russia he governed.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Good. Size: 15.9 x 3.8 x 23.5 cm; Condition good, clean. ref ZKVQ This magisterial book is a history of Peter the Great and the Russia he governed. It not only investigates Peter's life and legacy but also explains the impact of the Tsar Reformer on Petrine Russia's foreign policy, economy, governing institutions, society, culture and educational system. 'The most comprehensive study of Petrine Russia available in English. ' Richard Pipes, The New Republic 'Thanks to Hughes's beautifully written book, for the first time the English-speaking reader is provided with a sufficiently full and just account of the events and institutions of Peter's reign...Her work will without doubt long remain the standard text. ' Nikolai Tolstoy, Literary Review 'A balanced and absorbing account of Peter and his times. ' Robin Buss, Independent on Sunday 'A superbly comprehensive survey of the Petrine era...Hughes writes in a crisp, factual, scholarly manner...She has a fine eye for significant detail, as well as grand themes. ' George Walden, The Daily Telegraph 'Hughes has produced such a comprehensive, scholarly and fluently written study of this horrific, complex man and his fascinating times that no one will need to revisit the subject for decades to come. ' Andrew Roberts, Mail on Sunday.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.